Electronic signatures will be enabled and the administrative fee abolished.
Marking another important milestone in the digitalisation and simplification of its procedures, the EPO launches a new concept applicable from 1 April 2024 for the registration of transfers of rights and licences for EP and UP procedures.
Broad range of electronic signatures accepted
From 1 April 2024, the EPO will accept digital signatures on contracts and declarations submitted as evidence to support requests for the above registrations, as well as facsimile signatures and text string signatures. Read more